Outline of skiing

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to skiing:

Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding.

Overview edit

Lists edit

Skiers edit

Types of skiing edit

Alpine Skiing edit

Alpine skiing (also known as downhill skiing)
Alpine touring (Randonée)
Extreme skiing
Freeriding
Freeskiing (or newschool skiing)
Freestyle skiing
Glade Skiing
Heliskiing
Mogul skiing
Monoskiing
Disabled alpine skiing
Ski mountaineering
Skwal
Snowcat skiing
Snowkiting
Speed skiing

Nordic Skiing edit

Non-snow skiing edit

Turning techniques edit

Stem techniques
- The Snowplough - (also known as the wedge) - see snowplough turn
- The Stem Christie
Parallel turn
Carve turn
Telemark turn
Pivot turn (skiing)
Jump turn

Equipment and Apparel edit

Skis
Ski bindings
Ski boots
Ski poles with pole guards if a racer
Ski wax depending on the condition and temperature
Ski skins if climbing uphill
Ski suit
- Parka, anorak, or shell
- Ski pants or salopettes
- If a Racer — a race suit
Fleece top or sweater; the mid-layer or insulating garment
Thermal underwear and ski socks
Gloves or mittens to keep hands warm
- Hand Warmers
Ski helmet
Goggles or sunglasses to protect eyes from harm
Face Mask to protect from wind
Specialized Alpine touring equipment

Competition events edit

Winter Olympic Games - A major international sporting event held once every four years for sports practised on snow and ice.
Winter Paralympic Games
Four Hills Tournament
Winter X Games
Birkebeinerrennet
American Birkebeiner
Tour of Anchorage
The British Land National Ski Championships

Alpine events edit

Freestyle events edit

Nordic events edit

Skiing organizations edit

International organizations

National organizations

Ski areas and resorts edit

Ski lifts edit

Ski lift

Aerial tramway (or cable car)
Gondola lift
Hybrid lift
Chairlift
Detachable chairlift (often a higher speed chairlift)
Funitel
Funicular
Rope tows & handle tows
Platter lift (or button lift)
J-bar lift
T-bar lift
Magic carpet